NotebookLM Mindmap to Canvas

Supercharge your study workflow by converting NotebookLM mindmaps into interactive Canvas boards with one click.

[!IMPORTANT] To get the mindmap data from NotebookLM, you need to use the NotebookLM Ultra Exporter Chrome Extension (or a similar tool) to copy the mindmap code as JSON or Markdown.

✨ Features

• 🚀 Instant Conversion: Copy from NotebookLM, paste into Obsidian.
• 🖼️ Native Canvas Support: Creates standard .canvas files compatible with all Obsidian features.
• 📐 Flexible Layouts: Choose from Left-to-Right, Right-to-Left, or Symmetric (Circular) growth.
• 🔗 Advanced Canvas Integration: Full support for Advanced Canvas styling:
  • Custom arrowheads (Diamond, Circle, Blunt).
  • Path types (Straight, Curved, Stepped).
  • Line patterns (Solid, Dotted, Dashed).
• 💡 Smart Parsing: Handles both JSON and Markdown mindmap formats automatically.
• 📏 Dynamic Sizing: Node heights adjust perfectly to fit your text content.

🛠️ How to Use

1. Install the Plugin: Use BRAT or search for "Notebook Mindmap to Canvas" in the Obsidian community store.
2. Export your Mindmap:
   • Open your mindmap in NotebookLM.
   • Use the NotebookLM Ultra Exporter extension to "Copy Mindmap Code" (JSON is recommended for best results).
3. Import to Obsidian:
   • Press Ctrl/Cmd + P to open the Command Palette.
   • Select Import NotebookLM Mindmap.
   • Name your file and you're done!

⚙️ Settings

• Open after create: Automatically jumps to the new canvas.
• Mindmap layout: Change how the tree branches out (LTR, RTL, or Symmetric).
• Edge Styling: If you have the Advanced Canvas plugin installed, you can pre-configure how your connections look!

📦 Compatibility

• Obsidian: v0.15.0+
• Browser: Chrome/Edge (via NotebookLM Ultra Exporter)
• Advanced Canvas Plugin: Recommended for customized connection styles.

🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to open issues or pull requests.

📄 License

This plugin is released under the MIT License.